March 3, 2025 ELRC 5 to Host Free Developmental Screenings for Children ELRC Region 5 will host two upcoming Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events for children. Learn More The screenings are intended for families with children between the ages of two months and 5 years. The screenings will be held on the following dates: Friday, April 11 at Hosanna House, located at 807 Wallace Avenue in Pittsburgh Wednesday, April 16 at 304 Wood Street, Suite 400, in Pittsburgh Both screenings will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Screenings can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, and results are immediately provided. Staff will be able to make referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources, if necessary. For more information or to request an appointment, families should email elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or call 412-350-3577.
February 3, 2023 Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction to ASQ-3® In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
